Classic Lard Two-Crust Pie Pastry

Lard, flour, salt, and ice water are all you need to make this classic pie crust.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅔ cup lard
• 5 tablespoons ice water, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in the lard with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending gently with a fork or pastry blender until all flour is moistened and dough almost cleans the sides of the bowl. Divide the dough in half and shape flattened rounds. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.